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Can An Additional Dose Of Vicodin Help Treat Painful Swelling In The Ear?
I have an infection of the cartilage of my ear from a squamous cell MOHS surgery. I went back yesterday as it wasn t healing,was red and very painful. the doctor looked at it and said it was infected, gave me an antibiotic cream and a pres. for vicodin. It s not helping now 20 min. after a dose. May I take another dose to get relief?
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Vicodin is not an antibiotic. It is a painkiller.
It may contain hydrocodone which may be useful for pain. Excessive dosage again may cause side effects.
Take above drug under your doctor's guidance. If your symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor. He will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care.
Vicodin is not an antibiotic. It is a painkiller.
It may contain hydrocodone which may be useful for pain. Excessive dosage again may cause side effects.
Take above drug under your doctor's guidance. If your symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor. He will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care.
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